Reevaluating 009 RE:CYBORG: What is the new appeal of cyberpunk?

009 RE:CYBORG - Zero Zero Nine Re Cyborg

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

October 27, 2012 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distribution: Production IG, T-Joy

■ Eirin Number

119480

■Frequencies

104 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Shotaro Ishinomori

■ Director

・Director: Kenji Kamiyama

■ Production

・Co-production/Production IG, Sanzigen ・Production/“009 RE:CYBORG” Production Committee

■Works

© 2012 “009 RE:CYBORG” Production Committee

■Cast

・Cyborg 001: Ivan Whisky / Sakiko Tamagawa
・Cyborg 002: Jet Link / Daisuke Ono
・Cyborg 003: Françoise Arnoul/Chiwa Saito
・Cyborg 004: Albert Heinrich / Toru Okawa
・Cyborg 005: Geronimo Jr. / Teruyuki Tanzawa
・Cyborg 006: Zhang Zhang Hu / Taro Masuoka
・Cyborg 007: Great Britain / Hiroyuki Yoshino
・Cyborg 008: Pyunma / Noriaki Sugiyama
Cyborg 009: Joe Shimamura/Mamoru Miyano

■ Main staff

・Original work: Shotaro Ishinomori・Screenplay, director: Kenji Kamiyama・Music: Kenji Kawai・Character designer: Gato Asou・Storyboards: Yasuhiro Aoki, Yuichiro Hayashi・Animation director: Daisuke Suzuki・Director: Kodai Kakimoto・Lead animator: Masanori Uetaka・Art setting: Takashi Watanabe, Hiroshi Takiguchi・Art director: Yusuke Takeda・Color design: Yumiko Katayama・Director of photography: Takahiro Kamizono・Sound designer: Tom Myers・Line director: Rena Kawabata・Production producer: Hiroaki Matsuura・Production producer: Mitsuhisa Ishikawa・Producer: Tomohiko Ishii・Co-production: Production IG, Sanzigen・Distribution: Production IG, T-Joy・Promotion: STEVE N' STEVEN, Presidio

■ Main Characters

・Cyborg 001: Ivan Whisky
Voiced by: Sakiko Tamagawa Code number: 001 Origin: Russia Characteristics: Psychic abilities Status: Unknown A cyborg with intelligence that surpasses that of a normal adult, despite being a newborn. Possesses psychic abilities such as telepathy, psychokinesis, and teleportation.
・Cyborg 002: Jet Link
Voiced by: Daisuke Ono Code number: 002 Origin: America (USA) Characteristics: Supersonic flight Affiliation: NSA With the flight units equipped all over his body, he has the ability to glide freely through the air at Mach 5. He currently works for the National Security Agency (NSA). He has been seen flying at supersonic speeds at an altitude of 3,000 meters.
・Cyborg 003: Françoise Arnoul
Voiced by: Chiwa Saito Code number: 003 Origin: France Characteristics: Search Status: Unknown A female cyborg with enhanced hearing and vision. She is skilled at accessing networks around the world and gathering information.
・Cyborg 004: Albert Heinrich
Voiced by: Toru Ohkawa Code number: 004 Origin: Germany Characteristics: Full body weapon Affiliation: GSG-9 A cyborg equipped with weapons all over his body. He is currently serving as a training instructor for the German special forces GSG-9, and is retired from active duty.
・Cyborg 005: Geronimo Jr.
Voiced by: Teruyuki Tanzawa Code number: 005 Origin: America (USA) Characteristics: Strength Status: Unknown A cyborg with tough skin and a strength of 1 million horsepower. It has been confirmed that until recently, he was engaged in nature conservation activities in the United States.
・Cyborg 006: Chang Changku
Voiced by: Taro Masuoka Code number: 006 Origin: China Ability: Flame thrower Situation: Wealthy merchant A cyborg who can spit high-temperature flames and heat rays from his mouth. He has now expanded the Chinese restaurant "Zhang Zhang Hu" as a franchise all over the world, and has succeeded in making a huge fortune.
・Cyborg 007: Great Britain
Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino Code number: 007 Origin: United Kingdom (UK) Ability: Transformation Affiliation: SIS A cyborg who can transform into non-human inorganic matter by changing his cellular tissue. He is currently engaged in espionage activities as an agent for the British intelligence agency, SIS.
・Cyborg 008: Pyunma
Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama Code number: 008 Origin: Africa Characteristics: Deep sea activities Situation: Archaeologist His underwater activity ability has been enhanced, and he can operate at depths of over 10,000 meters. As an archaeologist, he is currently excavating the oldest human fossils in the Great Rift Valley of Africa.
・Cyborg 009: Joe Shimamura
Voiced by: Miyano Mamoru Code number: 009 Origin: Japan Characteristics: Acceleration device Status: Student...? A versatile cyborg warrior who embodies the technology cultivated in the development of the Zero Zero Number Cyborgs. He is the leader of the Zero Zero Number Cyborgs, and his special ability, the "Acceleration Device," allows him to move at the speed of sound. He currently lives the daily life of a high school student in Roppongi, Tokyo. The reason for his actions is unknown.

009 RE:CYBORG - Zero Zero Nine Re Cyborg Review and Recommendation

"009 RE:CYBORG" is an anime film based on Shotaro Ishinomori's classic manga "Cyborg 009" and was released in 2012. This work has been highly praised by many fans for retaining the essence of the original while adding a new interpretation from a modern perspective. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as recommended points.

Story and Themes

The story of "009 RE:CYBORG" follows the basic setting of the original work, but depicts themes that reflect the problems of modern society. The story begins with a simple plot of nine cyborgs fighting to save the world, but it goes on to depict serious issues facing modern society, such as war, terrorism, and environmental problems. These themes are portrayed with depth and realism through director Kenji Kamiyama's skillful script.

Particularly impressive is the way the cyborgs use their individual personalities and abilities to face a common enemy. Each character's backstory and inner conflict are carefully depicted, allowing the audience to empathize with their suffering and growth as they follow the story. There are also many scenes that, through the existence of cyborgs, raise questions about human dignity, freedom, and the value of peace, which is deeply moving.

Visuals and performance

The visual aspects of this work are also noteworthy. A joint production between Production IG and Sanzigen, it has produced beautiful images that combine 3DCG and 2D animation. In particular, the battle scenes between the cyborgs are dynamic and powerful. The abilities of each character, such as Jet Link's supersonic flight and Zhang Zhanhu's flamethrowing, are depicted realistically, creating a visual impact.

The art setting and color design are also excellent, contributing greatly to the atmosphere of each scene. For example, in the scene with Pyunma in the deep sea, a pale blue light rising from the darkness creates a mysterious atmosphere, creating both visual beauty and tension. Furthermore, the music, composed by Kenji Kawai, creates a dramatic effect that matches the development of the story, enhancing the overall direction of the film.

Characters and cast

The characters in "009 RE:CYBORG" are portrayed with even more depth while retaining the charm of the original work. In particular, the growth and leadership of Shimamura Joe (Cyborg 009) is depicted as a central theme of the story. His high-speed movements using his "acceleration device" are visually very impressive, and Miyano Mamoru's performance as a voice actor brings out the character's appeal.

In addition, the personalities and backgrounds of each cyborg are carefully depicted, and new elements that were not in the original work are added, such as Jet Link's activities at the NSA and Zhang Zhanhu's success as a wealthy merchant. These character settings add depth to the development of the story and are an important element in attracting the audience's interest.

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors who play each character shining through their performances. In particular, Tamagawa Sakiko's voice as Ivan Whisky (Cyborg 001) exudes a unique atmosphere that combines youth and intelligence, enhancing the overall impression of the work. Additionally, the performances of Daisuke Ono as Jet Link and Chiwa Saito as Françoise Arnoul are superb, bringing out the individuality of each character.

Recommended points

"009 RE:CYBORG" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but to anyone who loves anime and science fiction movies. Below are some points that make it particularly recommended.

• Deep themes and moving story : The themes that reflect the problems of modern society and the moving story of the growth and friendship of cyborgs will deeply touch the audience.
• Beautiful visuals and powerful production : The beautiful visuals created by the fusion of 3DCG and 2D animation and the dynamic battle scenes make a huge visual impact.
• Charming characters and a great cast : Each character's personality and background are carefully drawn, and the acting by the great cast adds to their charm.
• Respect for the original and a new interpretation : While retaining the essence of the original, the film adds a new interpretation from a modern perspective, providing new appeal to fans of the original.

As mentioned above, "009 RE:CYBORG" is an excellent work in terms of story, visuals, characters, and cast, and is a work that I would like many people to see. I highly recommend it not only to fans of the original work, but also to those who are interested in anime and science fiction movies.